Medical Technologist, Lab Service Center - Full-Time, Rotating Shift

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Technologist in the Orland Park Lab Service Center. Here, you will routinely perform a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives specimens submitted to laboratory
• Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis
• Affirms proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed
• Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills, maintain technical relevance and improve proficiency
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions
• Performs all procedures designated under CLIA’88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory
• Prestigious use of automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems
• Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory
• Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations

Required Qualifications

• Satisfy CLIA '88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems
• Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of pertinent laboratory experience is preferred

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Rotating Shift (between the hours of 6:30am - 8:30pm)
• Work Location: Orland Park Unit/Department: Lab Service Center
• CBA code: Non-Union 14290 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462

UChicago Medicine Orland Park

UChicago Medicine Orland Park offers quick and convenient specialty and primary care in a state-of-the-art outpatient center. Conveniently located at 143rd Street & South La Grange Road, our outpatient clinic has a robust offering of primary care services as well as specialty care for people who need help managing chronic illnesses. UChicago Medicine Orland Park is also a destination for screening mammography, lung cancer screening, bone density testing, infusion services and cancer risk and prevention services. We also offer Vision RT, a patient surface monitoring system for patients who require Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH). Additionally, we have easy-to-use self check-in kiosks, same-day appointments (for certain primary care physicians, pediatricians and specialists), online scheduling, extended and weekend hours, lab services, radiology and X-rays, infusion care and an eRegistration to verify medical and insurance information, pay visit co-pays in advance, notify the care team when you've arrived and more, all available through the MyChart app.

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.